Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Tristan Andlinger #2050 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Effort with Strategic Recovery Tristan Andlinger completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon in a time of 4:42:05, averaging an elapsed pace of 21:06 min/mile. He demonstrated strong pacing in the initial segments, with a notable early split of 9:40 min/mile during the Ruxton stage, ascending from 6303 feet to 6355 feet. Mid-race, particularly from the 3.2 to 7.91-mile mark, Tristan maintained a consistent pace between 17:05 and 21:29 min/mile, which was commendable given the increasing elevation and terrain difficulties up to Barr Camp at 10,250 feet. The later stages of the race saw a strategic slowdown, peaking at a 30:28 min/mile pace in the daunting final stretch to the 14,061-foot summit. Despite these challenges, Tristan's consistent position improvements through the event, finishing 57th in his division out of 2049 participants, reflect a strong endurance and resilience effort. Further focus on maintaining pace in the race's final miles as he approaches similar altitudes in future could enhance his performance.